Kish International Campus

Admission to the International Ph.D. Programs at the University of Tehran-Kish International Campus (UT-KIC)

Admission to the International Ph.D. Programs at the University of Tehran-Kish International Campus (UT-KIC)

University of Tehran-Kish International Campus, in pursuit of its mission of extending international programs accepts qualified students who are interested in postgraduate degree programs in English.

Selection takes place on the basis of applicant's quality and suitability through reviewing his/her academic records, scientific backgrounds, publications, and academic honors by the Board of Admission. Applicants might also need to attend an academic interview relevant to the course they're applying for. 

At the end of the program, graduates will receive an official degree from the University of Tehran-Kish International Campus.

Applying for Ph.D. Program: 

Non-Iranian Applicants:

Holding an M.A. or M.Sc. degree (at the time of registration) from an accredited institution.

Holding a B.A. or B.Sc. degree from an accredited institution.

Completed application form available here

A scanned copy of official transcripts (B.A. or B.Sc. degree / M.A. or M.Sc. degree) translated into English.

To meet the language requirement, please provide a scanned copy of an English Language Certificate or a Persian Language Certificate, or a letter of verification from your previous educational institution confirming that the language of instruction throughout your degree program was either English or Persian.

A scanned copy of two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to applicant's educational capabilities.

A resume including the applicant's publications, certificates, skills, job experiences and other relevant materials.

A scanned copy of applicant´s Passport

A scanned copy of applicant's recent photograph.

kindly, upload your documents at (http://old.saorg.ir:8081/application.php ) and include the SAORG CODE along with other necessary documents.

If you have previously registered at other universities in Iran, you must obtain an archive of your records in other universities to follow the admission procedures at UT- KISH

Submitting the Documents

Non-Iranian applicants should submit the required documents to the following E-mail address:

English Language Proficiency Requirements for the programs

To be considered for admission, applicants must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English. There are several ways to show that an applicant is proficient in English on his/her application.

The applicant's native language is English.

The language of instruction at his/her university has been English for the duration of the previous study. 

The applicant earned one or more of the following English proficiency test scores:

 Admission for any of the Ph.D. programs requires a proof of sufficient knowledge of English by meeting at least one of the mentioned criteria.

Program Features

Classes will be held in English at the University of Tehran- Kish International Campus on Kish Island.

Classes will be held during the week and students are required to attend all the classes.

Well-furnished flats will be available as dormitories (for other available facilities please check our website at: http://kish.ut.ac.ir.

Students are required to pay the tuition fees and cover all other living and accommodation expenses.

Students may be required to pass some prerequisite courses based on the decision of the Board of Admission.

Transferring to other colleges and campuses of the University of Tehran is prohibited and such requests will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Important Notes

The original documents will be needed at the time of registration.

Each program will be performed provided that sufficient number of qualified applicants is enrolled.

Students need to pay the tuition fee at the beginning of each academic semester.

In cases of the cancellation of enrolment or withdrawal from a program, the tuition fee will not be refunded.

If the applicant does not meet the admission requirements during the process of admission at any stage including registration, examinations and studying, his/her registration or studies will be prohibited according to the rules and regulations at the University of Tehran- Kish International Campus.

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